Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Farden Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 3, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D 100% Nylon | 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
- Compression straps: No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 4 on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Hip belt: No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Optional on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 16in on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 3, side on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 127 accept both. 6 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Great Lakes Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Farden Carry-on carries 20L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 42L), while the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the better call.